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powder coating
hi guys,i have a fan and fan housing for my 72 911,which i am contemplating getting powder coated,this will entail temprature of 400deg.f.do you think the alloy will stand that heat or do you have any suggestions to get it looking good,thanks,frank
 
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03-17-2008, 10:34 AM
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Many people powder coat. I didn't b/c I wanted a stock look, but I have seen hundreds powder coated.
Things to remember. Check clearances between the fan and housing before, and after. sometimes the coating is too thick, and the fan and housing will rub. Also the paint will chip over time. Another reason I stayed stock
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03-17-2008, 05:10 PM
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Tell the coater not to coat the tips of the fan. That helps. If it is still too tight, loosen the fan strap. Many tighten it too much and the whole housing gets out of round. makes a horrible sound on start up... don't ask me how I know... If it is still too tight you will have to file down the fan blades very carefully. Smart people might even do that before coating it
Good luck, Michael
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03-17-2008, 05:41 PM
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powder coating
thanks guys. it seems to me that keeping it stock is the way to go have you had any success with polishing,thanks,best.frank
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03-17-2008, 06:17 PM
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Ugly Betty
